FRESH fears have been raised over the safety of a road junction on the busy A484 outside Cardigan.

A recent accident involving a van and a car at Croes-y-Llan crossroads between Cardigan and Llechryd fortunately resulted in no serious injuries but is the latest in a series of incidents and near-misses.

It has prompted local resident Peter Barker to again voice concerns that someone will be killed unless the speed limit is reduced along that stretch of road and he has been in touch will local councillors to try to get action taken.

The retired paramedic says inconsiderate drivers use the road ‘as a race track’.

Mr Barker said: “It is only a matter of time before someone is seriously injured or killed at this notorious crossroads.

“We desperately need a reduction in the speed limit from 60mph to 40mph, which will hopefully make it safer to cross and give us more time to see oncoming vehicles, heading for town.

“Until then, I plead for all drivers to be aware of traffic emerging from this junction and to slow down in anticipation.”

Mr Barker also believes a new telegraph pole which has been installed right on the bend means even less visibility for vehicles exiting from the road onto the junction.

"There are several elderly residents living along Coedmor road and they use it daily, which doubles the possibility of an accident occurring there," he added.

"We need to keep the pressure on, for everyone's sake, until it becomes a safe location."

His case has been taken up by Ceredigion county councillor Clive Davies.

He said: “I have emailed the authority and the local police to say that it’s evident that with another incident in such a short space of time that there is an issue with speeding traffic at the Croes-y-Llan junction.

“I’ve asked the Ceredigion officers to once more consider this section of the A484 in this year’s scheduled review of speed limits on county roads.

“I’ve asked the police to monitor traffic speeds on the stretch before we get a more serious incident.

“Can I ask the public to take care at this crossroads and those travelling through to be aware of their speed and read the road and junctions ahead.”